Comments on: iStock offers logos and the design world doesn’t implode?

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By: Emily

Emily — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 19:51:00 +0000

I also agree that this does not seem to pose a real threat to serious, talented designers who offer far more to their client. People who will go for this service are probably people who in the past would have a DIY logo and are now going to “splurge” and spend the $300. I just think it’s a terrible move for iStockphoto. Why mess with a good thing?

By: Ty Grigg

Ty Grigg — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 21:09:42 +0000

Its interesting to think about who the iStock generic logo will appeal to when the designer will not know the company’s name or product! Anyone who would go for that probably isn’t going to a design firm anyway so I think your point is right that this will not create competition but differentiation of services.

(Sarcastic counterpoint follows)
On the other hand, maybe if I’m thinking about starting a business I can now pick a savvy logo first and then choose the name of my business and product based totally on my new, slick logo. I also know a lot of fantasy football owners that would love to have a $300 iStock logo to help bolster their dismal record.

Thanks for the post Tim!